Be Earthquake Ready in Istanbul
It’s the kind of story that sweeps down the gossip chain, becoming so popular that it morphs into an urban legend. The tale retold whenever...
Dispatches from Cappadocia: Are We the Legal Aliens in Türkiye?
If I am driving, I am the one in charge of the playlist. No negotiation! In my car you will either listen to R&B...
Introducing: Open Roof Space by ATÖLYE
Educational institutions are increasingly seeking ways to rethink and transform learning environments in a way that increases the possibility of exploration. With this aim...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Michael Barngrover, VR Developer
A quick chat with most any foreigner living in Istanbul will demonstrate the city's tendency to attract residents in unique and often random ways....
Yabangee Recommends: “Where can I go when I’m the third wheel...
“Where can I go when I’m the awkward third wheel on a date?”
This unfortunate situation has been endured by many, myself included. To make...
From Boza to Bourbon: Mandabatmaz
Some places are institutions. They are so good and so perfectly embody their craft that their name becomes synonymous with their art. For Turkish coffee,...
Peace, Love and Turkish Hip Hop: Meeting Ege Çubukçu
I met Ege Çubukçu way back in April, on a day that felt like one of the first definitive spring days of the year....
Letter from Karaman: Night of the Dervish
The city of Karaman stands on the low wheat plains of Anatolia, about an hour south of Konya, the birthplace of Rumi.
Arriving from Istanbul,...
Take 5: Üsküdar (Merkez Edition)
When I moved to Üsküdar 3 years ago it was still vilified as a conservative and religious neighborhood with virtually no social life. Over...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Carla Lemgruber, Design Consultant & Freelancer
Carla Lemgruber traveled quite a distance from Rio de Janeiro in pursuit of love so that she could set roots here in Istanbul. A...
12 Cool Places to Study in Galata Neighborhood
Galata is a beautiful neighborhood in the apex of Beyoğlu district. It used to be a sanctuary for Turkey’s Greek, Armenian, Italian and Jewish...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Jak Akdemir, Remote Engineer for Tumblr
Long after the lights have dimmed and the hustle and bustle of a regular ATÖLYE workday have died down, it's not unusual to find Jak...
The 3rd Yabangee Instagram Photography Competition: Hidden Gems
The time has come for our third Instagram photo competition! After the success of our previous themes of "portraits" and "relationships", we're shaking things...
Psychological Counseling Options for Internationals in Istanbul
Being a foreigner studying or residing in a different country and a different culture makes one tend to seek for psychological help for various...
Reflections on the 37th Istanbul Film Festival (2018)
Film festivals require planning and commitment, and these considerations obstructed me from participating in the Istanbul Film Festival in previous years. This year, however,...
The Ultimate List of Asian Restaurants in Istanbul
You might not believe your ears but there are far more Asian restaurants in Istanbul than you think there are. Shocking isn't it? For...
ATÖLYE Spotlight: In Conversation with Sıla Karakaya, Founder of Design+b612: Building...
For designers, the opportunity to tangibly realize your dreams and conceptual visions is an enduring motive of the art. Sıla Karakaya knows this drive and...
Walk Across Turkey: Back to Horsunlu
The next morning, I woke up knowing that I was going to have to do whatever it took to work my foot back into...
Pierre Loti Café: More Than Just a Coffeehouse
Want to take a splendid journey to Pierre Loti Café, a famous coffee house on the top of Eyüp hill? This place, however, offers more...
Five Beloved Turkish TV Series from the 2000s
Every New Year's Eve, Turks reminisce about the early 2000s and its classics. Rightly so, if there was something special about the 2000s, it...
Behind the Scenes at the IKSV 38th Istanbul Film Festival: Daily...
Festival Talk with Lynne Ramsay
The Festival is proud to host esteemed filmmaker Lynne Ramsay as the president of this year’s International Competition Jury. A...
Electronica Festival 2019: What to Know and Who to See at...
Electronica Festival has come a long way since their debut entry at Parkorman in the now distant summer of 2004. Featuring headliners Planet Funk,...
20 Skills Every Yabancı in Istanbul Should Have
To be a true yabancı, there are certain skills you have to master...
1. Become a teaholic. Drinking copious amounts of black tea is an...
Retrospective – Expat Spotlight: Cultural Heritage
A collaboration of ATÖLYE and Yabangee - we proudly continue with an exciting season of Expat Spotlight - a monthly series showcasing the freshest,...